For the Reds in 2012, everything will revolve around new leadoff man Shin-Soo Choo (courtesy cincinnati.com)

The Reds went 97-65 in 2012, winning the NL Central on the strength of terrific pitching and decent offence.

2013 will be different. The Reds will once again be a good bet to win the division, but this time, it’ll be on the strength of their bats. In particular, the big change will be the addition of Shin-Soo Choo as the team’s centerfielder. This will have two effects: « Read the rest of this entry »